We’re in the early stages of planning. Nothing is set in stone yet we’re just throwing some ideas around. This was one of them but what’s the etiquette on something like this? Would I wear my wedding gown and the bridal party be in their attire too? Would I still have an engagement party, bridal shower, and bachelorette party? Has anyone else done this? Thanks.
Also, would I register for gifts?
Oh we would be feeding them. We were thinking like a lunch reception in a park or something.
With the boom of destination weddings, traditional rules have to be modified to reflect modern times. Long gone are the days on home town family weddings as more couples opt for more practical and exotic venues.
Here are some appropriate guidelines: Do NOT make it a re-enactment of the wedding. The time is gone and is yesterday news, so please no one in monkey suits pretending that it is a week ago, it is awkward, forced and embarrassing. Don’t wear your gown again, that is just silly (particularity in a public park) . Alternatively you can wear a nice dress and a corsage on your wrist; It is more practical for the place and your marital status.
Engagement parties are hosted by a family member a soon as the engagement is announced, If you have been engaged for a long time and everyone knows, then there is no point whatsoever for an engagement party, You do not host this for your self and gifts should not be requested or expected. It is meant so families can meet each other and that’s all.
Bachelorette party? Yes. Before getting married of course if someone wants to throw you one with your friends.
Shower: Yes, keep it small, if someone offers to host one for you, yes you can have one. Tip: Showers are not means of collection from every female that you ever had contact with, but for a small group of people that know you very well (immediate family and handful of friends). Do not make this an opportunity for everyone that you ever knew since kindergarten to buy you things, people can see through that.
No, no, bridesmaid are just for one day, not until you are satisfied for years to come. BM are to wear whatever they want on the public park party.
Register for gifts: Sure, but only give that information to those that ask. It is not polite to solicit any gifts from ANYONE in particularly in your situation as no one will be attending the ceremony. In your case, if some people want to gift, they will ask for the information. But BY NO MEANS put registry information on the invitations for post-wedding festivities, that is presumptuous, greedy and in extreme poor manners, particularly since you are already married and that is NOT a reception, but a post-nuptial celebration. You can put that on your shower invites for family members and very close friends only. If everyone else asks, you can tell them, but DO NOT volunteer the information as many people will get offended by that.
Good luck
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